ESC Hydraulic System Diagram

2015 Kia Optima LimitedSECTION ESC Hydraulic System Diagram
Fig 1: ESC Hydraulic System Diagram
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  1. ESC Non-operation : Normal braking.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Solenoid valve Continuity Valve Motor pump TC Valve
    IN (NO) OFF OPEN OFF OFF
    OUT (NC) OFF CLOSE
  2. ESC operation
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Solenoid Valve Continuity Valve Motor Pump TC Valve
    Understeering (Only inside of rear wheel) IN (NO) OFF OPEN ON ON
    OUT (NC) OFF CLOSE
    Oversteering (Only outside of front wheel) IN (NO) OFF OPEN
    OUT (NC) OFF CLOSE
    Fig 2: ESC System Warning Lamps
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